Benign intracranial hypertension

Case contributed by Sachin Pathak
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Obese and history of severe headaches

Patient Data

Age: Young adult
Gender: Female

This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Papilledema, enlarged perioptic CSF spaces with mild tortuosity of optic nerves, empty sella and prominent suprasellar cistern.

Case Discussion

MRI demonstrates a prominant empty sella and papilledema, features consistent with benign intracranial hypertension.

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